The author of the fourth gospel was singled out among the disciples as the one "whom Jesus loved." He was a special figure in Jesus' life, yet, few stop to consider why this beloved disciple used terms like the "other disciple, whom Jesus loved" to conceal his identity.

The beloved disciple stood openly at the foot of the cross, so why did this "other disciple" hide his identity when he wrote the fourth gospel?

The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved is a free eBook that shows scripture is better than the traditions of men when it comes to identifying the one who wrote the fourth gospel, and the one-of-a-kind gift from God that made this beloved disciple so unique.

Was John the beloved disciple who wrote the fourth gospel?

The need for a better Bible study method is shown by the fact that so many assume John was the one whom "Jesus loved" in spite of the biblical evidence to the contrary.

This book presents the testimony of scripture for your consideration. You are the jury and the Bible is Exhibit A, as we look for answers in the mystery of the beloved disciple who wrote the fourth gospel.

In cases of The Bible vs. Tradition, how we decide what to believe will depend on our measure of truth. If we put confidence in men, then if preachers, scholars, or commentaries tell us 'John wrote the Gospel', then we will simply assume this is true.

Who was the "other disciple"? The Bible has the answer

Non-Bible sources are used to sell the John idea, but, the foundation of a better Bible study method is the authority of God’s word.

"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man" (Ps. 118:8), and since scripture is inspired by God, why not use it to test every idea, including the idea that John was the beloved disciple?

See how the Bible can solve the mystery of the beloved disciple, and discover why he behaved differently than all the rest.

The secret of the beloved disciple and much more

The writer of the fourth gospel is called the "other disciple." "Other" than who? Find out in this book and learn the benefit of giving heed to "every word of God," as scripture will be the only authority quoted.

Share the free eBook and free printable downloads of this Bible study with others. Scripture is profitable for correction, so why not welcome correction regarding the identity of the author of the fourth gospel. This study proves honoring the authority of God’s word is the key to a better Bible study method.

The beloved disciple who wrote the fourth gospel did not label his work the Gospel of John,
Gospel According to John, Saint John's Gospel or the Book of John. Those titles were added
to this gospel author's work long after it was written. From the Transfiguration to Jesus
raising Lazarus from the dead, from the Last Supper to Jesus’ prayers at Gethsemane, the
Bible facts in this free printable Bible study prove the Apostle John was not the beloved
disciple who wrote the gospel that man-made tradition later called John. Who was the disciple
whom Jesus loved? Search the scriptures!